After it is reversed, stool leaves the body through the anus (the bottom). Ileostomy and colostomy refer to both the type of surgery used and the type of ostomy. The main differences between them ...

You wear a bag stuck onto the skin over the stoma to collect your poo. You might have a temporary colostomy with surgery to remove part of the colon. This is to give your colon time to rest and heal ...

If the large bowel (colon) is brought out, it is called a colostomy. You might have a temporary colostomy or ileostomy. This is done after surgery to allow time for your bowel to heal. You have ...

The bowel ends are hooked back up together. The procedure allows for the functioning of the anal sphincter and eliminates the need for a colostomy bag after surgery. The major difference between this ...